Patel Utsav Sanjay

AR3596

This study investigates the bottom-up systems involved in the development of Jaipur’s walled city after its initial planning phase. It analyzes various components and dynamics shaping the bottom-up system within Jaipur, aiming to identify collective behaviours, techniques, and distribution networks. The research explores tangible and intangible aspects of system formation within the walled city, examining factors affecting its growth from a bottom-up perspective. It delves into networks related to religion, lodging, attractions, and commerce within the case study area. This analysis delves into the complexity of Jaipur’s urban system, focusing on its non-linear, self-organizational, and network characteristics, as well as the interdependency among its components. Jaipur’s urban form exhibits non-linear characteristics, with growth patterns emerging on varying scales. The placement of religious sites reflects both additive and subtractive methods, influencing the surrounding urban fabric. Jaipur’s urban landscape reflects self-organizational tendencies, evident in the distribution of large and small havelis based on social hierarchy. Irregularities in street patterns correlate with settlements and commerce, with mosques influencing street layouts. The city’s evolution through classical formalism, organicism, and modernist simplifications highlights its adaptability to external influences. Religious landmarks serve as prominent nodes, guiding navigation and fostering community engagement. Nodes vary in scale and form, from crossroads to extended districts, playing pivotal roles in urban morphology and organization. Jaipur’s diverse land uses create an interdependency network, with landmarks, religious sites, open spaces, institutes, and restaurants forming dynamic sub-systems within the city. The study provides insights into bottom-up development processes within Jaipur’s walled city, contributing to a deeper understanding of urban dynamics and informing future urban planning strategies.

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